Materials Engineer
US$93,000 – US$128,000 / yr base salary
Posted 3 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Staff Materials Engineer”
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$93,000 – US$128,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyCeramic Engineering, Geology, Materials Science (or related)
Study levelMaster's or higher
Study levelDoctorate
Requisition Number: 77753
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
Come break through with us.
Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:
- Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
- Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
- Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
- Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
- Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
- Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions
Corning Incorporated is seeking a Staff Materials Engineer to join our team in Corning, NY. This hands-on, lab-based role includes up to 25% domestic and international travel, and relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
In this role, you'll apply deep expertise in glass science, ceramics, mineralogy, and materials characterization to solve complex technical challenges and guide critical project decisions. Working alongside scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams, you'll help evaluate new material candidates, investigate material and process interactions, interpret analytical data, and drive solutions that improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and technology readiness. From early-stage development through manufacturing support, your technical insights will help transform scientific understanding into practical business impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate material and process interactions through structured problem-solving and hands-on lab work to drive root cause understanding